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09-01-2012, 06:26 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA
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| One Eye Left got a cataract ! My 11 yr. old 3 1/2 lb. yorkie has had one eye out 3 yrs ago due to glaucoma. Yesterday her only good eye was diagnosed with a cataract. The eye vet says she has to get a dental done first, then eye testing to see if the only eye left is healthy for a cataract, then the actual lens will be put in. There are no guarantees to any of these procedures, the total cost for the eye vet will be $4300, not including the dental first. She's so depressed, I'm feeling bad but keeping positive as her biological sister age 14 yrs is blind from Progressive Retina Atrophy, eye issues inherited from their parents. I'm feeling alone, has anyone here had any experience with older dogs with dental cleanings. Both have not been eating well, we think now its their teeth, of which both should be done. No guarantees if they will make it thru that, if they do, then they should have a few more years left of quality life. Any information would be of great help, please pray for my little ones, Thanks so much.
__________________ Mom of Lindsey R.I.P. 3-12-13 & Lacey: 10-22-13 |
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09-01-2012, 07:03 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I have no experience with what your going through but I will keep them and you in my prayers and I hope everything turns out ok.
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09-01-2012, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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| I give all mine including the 15.5 year old coconut oil. He's had cataracts since age 5, been on CO for about 2 years now, and I think his vision is improving. The cataracts are looking alot less opaque. Sorry but I couldn't justify an operation that expensive with less than a 50/50 success rate.
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09-01-2012, 08:44 AM | #4 | |
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09-03-2012, 12:35 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA
Posts: 659
| I'm interested in hearing more about the coconut oil, its worth a try ! How much would you give to a 3 1/2 lb. yorkie ? I'd like to give it a try. I can't imagine putting my little girl thru all the trauma of surgery at almost 12 yrs old, with her only good eye there is no guarantee if the surgery would work. How does the coconut oil work with the eye processing cataracts ?
__________________ Mom of Lindsey R.I.P. 3-12-13 & Lacey: 10-22-13 |
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